Our Team

Philadelphia Institute for Individual Relational & Sex Therapy is a practice of highly trained and specialized therapists dedicated to helping people gain greater insight and create greater joy in their lives. We provide services for individuals, families and all types of relationships.

Philadelphia, PA Office

Chris F. FarielloPhD, MA, LMFT, Office Director

Founder and Director of PhIIRST, Dr. Chris Fariello has over 20 years of experience as an educator, trainer, public speaker, writer, and therapist.

Melissa DessereauLMFT

Melissa is a perceptive and nuanced therapist with a refreshingly frank style. For over 20 years, she has been working with individuals, couples, and families to foster personal growth and satisfying relationships.

Chris is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in LGBTQ issues, sexuality issues, couples, and families.

Jordan LiefPsy.D., CSAT

Dr. Lief is a licensed psychologist who treats people struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma/PTSD, loss of a loved one, sexual difficulties, and relationship distress.

Julia KingMS

Julia is an individual and relational therapist specializing in anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behavior, and sexual dysfunction. She received her Master of Science Degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Mental Health Counseling.

Colby AgostinelliMFT

Colby is a systemic thinker, graduating from Thomas Jefferson University’s Couple and Family Therapy Program with a strong focus in sex therapy.

Erin SeehermanMS

Erin Seeherman is a graduate of the Mental Health Counseling program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Anna VresilovicM.S.Ed

Anna works with individuals and couples interested in transforming their interpersonal relationships and themselves. She received her Masters in Mental Health counseling from the University of Pennsylvania and is a member of AASECT.

Carly GoodkinMFT

Carly is a graduate of Alliant University and provides therapy in both Spanish and English.

Kaitlin DiGiacintoMFT

Kaitlin is a graduate of the Marriage and Family Therapy program at La Salle University.

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Our Team

Philadelphia Institute for Individual Relational & Sex Therapy is a practice of highly trained and specialized therapists dedicated to helping people gain greater insight and create greater joy in their lives.